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Reliable and robust molecular sexing of the hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) using PCR-RFLP of the CHD1 gene [PDF]

, 2013
The hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) is a bird of prey that is persecuted in the United Kingdom, and there is a need for a DNA-based individual identification and sexing system for the use in forensic investigations.
Henderson, A, Iyengar, Arati, Lee, C, Mistry, V, Thomas, M   +4 more
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Genome sequence analysis of Malayan pangolin (Manis javanica) forensic samples reveals the presence of Paraburkholderia fungorum sequences [PDF]

PeerJ, 2023
Background The Malayan pangolin (Manis javanica) is a placental mammal and is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Ka Yun Tan, Siwei Deng, Tze King Tan, Ranjeev Hari, Frankie Thomas Sitam, Rofina Yasmin Othman, Kum Thong Wong, Taznim Begam Mohd Mohidin, Siew Woh Choo   +8 more
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Functional validation of human-specific PowerPlex® 21 System (Promega, USA) in chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes)

BMC Research Notes, 2018
Objective This study was aimed to test the PowerPlex® 21 System (Promega, USA), used for human identification applications for its positive cross-species applicability in Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) in order to identify heterologous STRs which can be ...
Mukesh Thakur, Kailash Chandra, Vivek Sahajpal, Asis Samanta, Arun Sharma, Agni Mitra   +5 more
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Evolutionary pattern of Macaca fascicularis in Southeast Asia inferred using Y-chromosomal gene

BMC Ecology and Evolution, 2021
Background We analyzed a combined segment (2032-bp) of the sex-determining region and the testis-specific protein of the Y-chromosome (Y-DNA) gene to clarify the gene flow and phylogenetic relationships of the long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis ...
Jeffrine J. Rovie-Ryan, Faisal Ali Anwarali Khan, Mohd Tajuddin Abdullah   +2 more
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Avoiding common numts to provide reliable species identification for tiger parts

Forensic Science International: Reports, 2021
Tigers are killed to supply a demand for many wildlife products despite a ban on commercial international trade. As populations decrease, products from substitute species (i.e. lions and leopards) have been fraudulently sold as tiger.
Kelly I. Morgan, Kyle M. Ewart, Truong Q. Nguyen, Frankie T. Sitam, Kanita Ouitavon, Amanda L. Lightson, Antoinette Kotze, Ross McEwing   +7 more
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Female Blow Flies As Vertebrate Resource Indicators [PDF]

, 2019
Rapid vertebrate diversity evaluation is invaluable for monitoring changing ecosystems worldwide. Wild blow flies naturally recover DNA and chemical signatures from animal carcasses and feces.
Adebowale, Iyun M., Asher, Travis M. D., Banerjee, Aniruddha, Gilhooly, William P., Huffine, Mary, Manicke, Nicholas E., Owings, Charity G., Picard, Christine J., Skaggs, Christine L., Tuceryan, Anais   +9 more
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Tracing wildlife crime: A retrospective analysis of forensic case files from the government chemist laboratory authority, Tanzania

Scientific African
Tanzania, a global biodiversity hotspot, harbours approximately 20% of Africa’s large mammal population and plays a critical role in regional and international wildlife conservation.
Ally O Kanenda, Leticia N Waitara, Daud J Ngasa, Sosthenes R Kusekwa, Nsanya J Sote, Abdilahi H Kiula, Fidelis C Bugoye, Fidelice M S Mafumiko   +7 more
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EFFECT OF SEASON ON HAEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF CAPTIVE MUGGER CROCODILES (CROCODYLUS PALUSTRIS) [PDF]

Exploratory Animal and Medical Research, 2019
The present study was undertaken to establish the effect of different seasons (winter, summer and rainy) on hematological parameters of captive mugger crocodiles (Crocodylus palustris) at Crocodile Conservation Park, Kotmi-Sonar, Chhattisgarh, India ...
B. Mishra , S. Roy, J. Singh, M. Roy, Smita, S.L. Ali, S. Chandrakar, J.K. Khutey   +7 more
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Recent advances in the application of stable isotope ratio analysis in forensic chemistry [PDF]

, 2010
This review paper updates the previous literature in relation to the continued and developing use of stable isotope ratio analysis in samples which are relevant to forensic science.
Benson, Benson, Benson, Bernstein, Besacier, Billault, Bowen, Brenna, Buchanan, Carter, Carter, Casale, de Korompay, Desage, Ehleringer, Ehleringer, Farmer, Farmer, Fraser, Fraser, Hilary A. S. Buchanan, James G. Fraser, Kathleen A. Savage, Kelly, Kurashima, Lock, Mas, Meier-Augenstein, Meier-Augenstein, Meier-Augenstein, Niamh Nic Daeid, Nissenbaum, Palhol, Pierrini, Podlesak, Quirk, Sarah L. Cresswell, Shibuya, Taylor, van Es, Widory   +40 more
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Demonstration of ground‐penetrating radar as a useful tool for assessing pocket gopher burrows

Wildlife Society Bulletin, 2013
Ground‐penetrating radar (GPR) is an innovative and non‐invasive method that uses radar to penetrate the ground and develop three‐dimensional digital images of the top several meters of the earth. Ground‐penetrating radar has been used extensively in the
Jorge D. Cortez, Scott E. Henke, Eric Redeker, Tim E. Fulbright, Richard Riddle, John Young   +5 more
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